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This book is the ultimate patient guide to bypass surgery. It puts you firmly in the driver's seat, from preparing for your hospital visit, through the surgery itself, to quicker routes of recovery. Real-life patient stories, extensive self-help sections, and detailed illustrations fully explained both traditional and non-traditional bypass surgery, and a quick-fix glossary and who's who of medical staff take the mystery out of medicine. Also included are a comprehensive directory to Internet and other resources, a guide to complementary therapies, and a diary to help you keep track of your treatment--and your recovery.
Contents
Introduction. Chapter 1. Coronary Artery Disease and You. Chapter 2. Diagnosing Your Heart Disease. Chapter 3. Is Bypass Surgery Right for You. Chapter 4. Getting Ready for Your Bypass Surgery. Chapter 5. The Day of Your Bypass Surgery. Chapter 6. The Coronary Bypass Procedure. Chapter 7. Non-Traditional Bypass Surgery. Chapter 8. When It's All Over. Chapter 9. Recovering at Home. Chapter 10. How You Can Help Yourself. Chapter 11. Has My Bypass Surgery Worked? Chapter 12. Medications. Chapter 13. Future Directions in Cardiac Surgery. Chapter 14. Who's Who of Hospital Staff. Glossary. Resources. Your Diary. Index.